Remove bay leaf. Place 2 cups of soup in a high speed blender. Puree and return to pot. Season with freshly cracked sea salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Soup will thicken as it cools. Add water in tablespoon increments to thin when reheating.
Recipe by The Mostly Vegan at https://www.themostlyvegan.com/perfect-pea-soup/